Ever since the Gorillapod flexible tripod came out, I've wanted one, although with the original one, it didn't really support an SLR camera very well, and the SLR version didn't support Zoom lenses very well, so Joby went ahead and made a third version of their Gorillapod which fits my needs to a tee: it supports an SLR and a Zoom Lens (up to a combined weight of 6.6 pounds), which means that I can stick on an SLR body and a heavy lens without much trouble.
The multi-segmented, rubberized legs of the Gorillapod can twist and curl around many objects to keep the camera steady. The Gorillapod's small size and low weight means that it should fit itself inside many photographers bags without much trouble.
The new SLR Zoom Gorillapod lacks the sliding lock plate of the SLR and regular Gorillapods, but allows for the mounting of your own tripod head by using an optional adapter (included). At $50, it's $10 more than the SLR Gorillapod, and almost $30 more than the standard gorillapod, but if you've got the heavier camera, the additional money is well worth it.
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